2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

§ 330.3 Definitions. In addition to the definitions set forth in §101.3, the following terms are defined for the purposes of this Article. (a) “Complaining Noble” is the Noble or Nobles who file a complaint with the Potentate of a temple pursuant to this Article. (b) “Complaint” is the written, signed and dated statement of the acts or conduct of an accused Noble, which the complaining Noble asserts is a vio- lation of Shrine law or constitutes conduct unbecoming a Noble of the Order. (c) “Accused Noble” is the Noble or Nobles against whom a com- plaint is filed. (d) “Grievance Committee” is a committee of five (5) impartial Nobles appointed by the Potentate and charged with the duty of thor- oughly investigating a complaint. (e) “Trial Panel” is the panel of nine (9) impartial Nobles appointed by the potentate from which the trial committee is selected. (f) “Trial Committee” consists of the five (5) members of a trial panel who are selected to try the charges brought against the accused Noble. (g) “Charges” is a written, signed and dated statement apprising the accused Noble of the nature and character of the offense or offenses being brought by and on behalf of the temple. (h) “Prosecutor” is the Noble representing the temple in the trial of the accused Noble. (i) “Impartial” is having no direct knowledge of the acts or conduct set forth in the complaint or charges; not having formed an opinion as to the merits of the complaint or charges; not being related by blood or marriage, nor being so closely associated with the complaining Noble, the accused Noble or any material witness as to be likely to affect the Nobleʼs judgment. (j) “Notice, notify, provide, deliver or file” means to mail, first-class, postage prepaid, a copy of the document in question to the last known address of the Noble involved or to deliver the document to the Noble in person. Unless a greater time is specifically allowed, this should be done immediately. No notice of proceedings hereunder is required to be given temple membership. (k) “Witness” is a person, male or female, Shriner or non-Shriner, called to give testimony. § 330.4 Procedure. Proceedings for the discipline of any Noble by a temple are as follows: (a) Before trial. (1) Any Noble complaining against another Noble of conduct unbe- coming a Noble of the Order or for violation of Shrine law, must state the nature and character thereof in writing, sign and date the complaint, and deliver it to the Potentate of the temple. The complaint must be filed within the time period provided in §101.9(b) and must contain the following statement: “I acknowledge it is a violation of Shrine Law

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